The 70EQ provides bright, clear images of the Moon, planets, star clusters and much more for great nighttime observing.
Manual German Equatorial Telescope
The PowerSeeker mount comes with two slow-motion control knobs that allow you to make fine telescope pointing adjustments on both the Right Ascension and Declination axes, also known as RA and DEC.
Included Accessories
Accessories include a 20mm and a 4mm eyepiece, a finder and a 3x Barlow lens. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low and high power views. The 3x Barlow lens triples the magnification power of each eyepiece.
Starry Night Software
Download Starry Night Software from Celestron and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge for viewing our solar system and beyond.
Features:
- Manual German equatorial mount with adjustment circles for locating and tracking celestial objects
- Full height adjustable tripod with deluxe accessory tray
- Quick and easy tool-free mounting
- Accessories include a 20mm and 4mm eyepiece, erect image diagonal, finder and 3x Barlow lens.
- Download Starry Night Basic software with a database of 36,000 objects, printable sky maps and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets and galaxies.
Specifications:
Optical design: Refractor
Aperture: 70 mm (2.76")
Focal Length: 700 mm (28")
Focal ratio: f/10
Eyepiece focal length 1: 20 mm
Eyepiece magnification 1: 35x
Eyepiece focal length 2: 4 mm (0.16")
Eyepiece magnification 2: 175x
Barlow lens: 3x
Viewfinder: 5x24
Star diagonal: 1.25" Erect image diagonal
Highest useful magnification: 165x
Minimum useful magnification: 10x
Limiting stellar magnitude: 11.7
Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.99 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): 1.66 arcseconds
Light gathering power (Compared to the human eye): 100x
Optical Coatings: Fully Coated
Optical tube length: 455 mm (17.9")
Optical tube diameter: 75.5 mm (2.97")
Optical tube weight: 1.43 kg (3.2 lbs)
Dovetail: CG-3 dovetail
Mounting Information:
Mount Type: Manual Equatorial
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51")
Tripod leg diameter: 31.75mm (1.25") steel
Accessory tray: Yes
Tripod weight: 2.68 kg (5.9 lbs) including mount weight
Swivel Speeds: Manual
Dovetail Compatibility: CG-3 Mount Plate
Software: Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App
Total kit weight: 4.13 kg (9.1 lbs)
Solar Warning
Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
Never use the optics to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories connected to it.
Never leave the optics unattended. Ensure that an adult familiar with proper operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.
